crabs

/kræbz/
noun
  1. A crustacean with a broad, flat body, a hard shell, and ten legs, the front two of which are pincers.
    • Crabs are often found hiding under rocks in tide pools.
    • We saw a small crab scuttling sideways across the sand.
    • The fisherman caught a large crab in his net.
  2. The meat of a crab used as food.
    • Crab is a popular ingredient in many coastal cuisines.
    • I ordered a salad with fresh crab on top.
    • She made delicious crab cakes for dinner.
  3. A louse that infests the pubic area; short for 'crab louse'.
    • The doctor explained how to treat an infestation of crabs.
    • He went to the pharmacy for a cream to get rid of crabs.
    • Crabs are usually spread through close physical contact.
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